We got used to the pattern. When he came into the classroom, he’d have his satchel casually on his shoulder. He would place it on the desk and get only that which he needed for the session. Then he would never refer to his satchel again. Bearing in mind it was for the best part […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: Pick Up The SatchelThere’s something about being restless with the way things are. It’s not about it necessarily being wrong for everyone. It’s just the gnawing sense that it’s not right for you. You’ve reached this state of normality through hard work and perseverance. There’s also the acknowledgement that you wouldn’t have made it without the grace of […]
Read More When It’s Time To Go On Another JourneyWhen do you tell them? You say they’re a part of your inner circle. They’re your confidants and have helped you out with so much. It’s not that you don’t trust them completely, it’s just that this particular issue has been so close to your heart for so long, it almost feels like you’re letting […]
Read More At Some Point They’ll Have To Know“Oh no, Christopher, not another football related blog entry!” Oh come on, it’s not all about football. It’s just that there are some handy lessons from football that apply to other areas of life. For example, an adage in the game is to keep on playing until the final whistle. It doesn’t take that long […]
Read More Until The Final WhistleRecently I watched a documentary on former great footballer and pundit, Alan Hansen. I won’t say too much about it or him other than to say he was among the best centre defenders I have ever seen and among the best football pundits I have ever seen too. Saying he was good at what he […]
Read More The Right Time to GoIt’s all in the timing. Timing is important. Timing is very, very important. I love the jokes and good jokers and timing is crucial. Oh really get the timing right and it’s like fireworks and celebrations. Getting the timing just slightly out and the way it goes flat is worse than ginger beer going flat. […]
Read More Building and Maintaining Life MomentumOne of the things I’m really aware of in this life business is that timing is everything. I love comedians and other funny folk who have got their timing right. That timing can turn a lame punchline into a chestnut cracker that gets people laughing in the aisles until they are weak. When it comes […]
Read More You Can’t Hurry Love … Or GodFew things are in season all year round. As we enjoy the Springtime blossoming of trees and bask in their Summertime bloom we’re only too aware that Autumn sees leaves turn brown and Winter witnesses the full become sparse. This sparseness is no bad thing because it is necessary to replenish and refresh that which […]
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